EIGHTH AVENUE, NE61 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 2HW

EIGHTH AVENUE, NE61 2HW, Northumberland has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This NE61 2HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE61 postcode area, which has experienced 340 crimes and a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE61 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 2HW, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE61 2HW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Eighth Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Shields Road with total crimes: 3

EIGHTH AVENUE, NE61 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.81150.00%
Shoplifting32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.059.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.08-50.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.17266.67%
Shoplifting54.6625.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1233.33%
Vehicle crime11.69-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.62100.00%
Other theft31.69-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.05100.00%
Other theft43.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.69-33.33%
Shoplifting21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0560.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.39-14.29%
Other theft22.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.960.00%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-50.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.4775.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.9633.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.93-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-40.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 202411
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE61 2HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eighth Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Second Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shields Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Heathfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jobling Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. First Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Catchburn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Covers
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Nursery Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1